"Sheer pleasure encapsulated in a small, sturdy package. A coating on the pages allows them to be wiped clean after sticky fingers have explored the illustrations."

- Bookrapt (NZ),

"How we laughed at Max’s adventures – and misadventures – with his beloved bear and his faithful Dog."

- Tall, Short, Tiny and a Pickle (NZ),

"A delight … Perfectly captures the familiar play world and daily life of a young child with simple toys, in a warm and comforting home."

- The School Library (NZ),